Pelham High School hockey coach Ed Witz talks to his team in the locker room before a scrimmage against Suffern at the Ice Hutch in Mount Vernon Nov. 14, 2012. ( Seth Harrison / The Journal News )

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There have always been whispers in the stands. It's hard for most outsiders not to be jealous of the perennial Section 1 hockey powers because the ice always seems to be readily available on the other side of the fence.

It's practically a status symbol.

Countless hours of work on and off the ice last season helped Suffern bring home a state championship, but that extra time spent on skates undoubtedly helped the Mounties stay ahead of the competition. ...